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Private, Charming apartment in historic District

Vacation home in Ocala with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Smart TV
Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
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Welcome to the charming Kemp House apartment, located in a historic Tudor Revival home. This one-bedroom retreat features a private entrance, bathroom with pebble-tiled shower, and living room/kitchen equipped with essentials like coffee maker and toaster.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private, Charming apartment in historic District

This apartment is located inside the famed Kemp House. The Kemp house, circa 1938, is a Tudor Revival home, built for T.J. Kemp an agent for the Sinclair Refining Company during the 1930s. This large residence is noteworthy for its brick detail and half-timbering. Originally a single-family residence, it eventually because a boarding house in the 50s and 60s-renting rooms weekly. Later it housed retail stores, a coffee shop, The Blue Heron Gallery, and more.

The one bedroom apartment is on the first floor of the Kemp Estate. The apartment is about 750 square feet contains its own entrance, bathroom, bedroom, living room/kitchen, and private deck.

The bathroom features a beautiful pebble tiled showed with a rain shower head, fully stocked with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and towels.

The bedroom features a Queen sized bed with topper, full sized closet, sound machine, iron and ironing board along with an extra pillow and blanket.

The living room/kitchen features a dining area, queen sized pull out sofa bed with topper, a full sized refrigerator, burners, coffee maker, toaster, air fryer, microwave, and essentials like salt/pepper, oil, tea, coffee, creamer, sugar, etc. We do include a welcome gift of pastries to get you started on your first morning.

The TV is a smart TV so bring along your login information for Hulu, Netflix, prime etc. If you don’t have a membership, each app offers free trials in addition to the other free apps on Roku and live TV tile on Roku.

The front patio offers a gas grill, outdoor dining table, and outdoor furniture. The back deck is a private oasis with tall bamboo, Edison lights, and outdoor furniture. There is one reserved parking space provided. If another space is needed, please message me to make arrangements. There is a shared laundry room on property open 9am-9pm on a first come first served basis
**We offer one of the most affordable rates for a one bedroom within walking distance to the downtown restaurants/bars, shops, and entertainment.

**There is no pet fee, no additional person fee, only a $60 cleaning fee. Guests are not asked to do laundry/dishes etc as housekeeping will take care of it upon check out.

**We offer great discounts for weekly and monthly stays.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Gym
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 750 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: No dogs that are loud/bark

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
No parties or loud guests. Quiet time after 10pm

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No parties or loud guests. Quiet time after 10pm
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

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Ocala, FL

What's nearby

  • Ocala Downtown Square - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Reilly Arts Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • AdventHealth Ocala - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • HCA Florida Ocala Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Munroe Regional Medical Center - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Ocala Station - 20 min walk
  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mellow Mushroom Ocala - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Say Taco Tequila Bar & Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪District Bar & Kitchen - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Brick City Southern Kitchen & Whiskey Bar - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Private, Charming apartment in historic District pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private, Charming apartment in historic District?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private, Charming apartment in historic District?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private, Charming apartment in historic District located?

Located in Historic District, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Tuscawilla Park and Ocala Downtown Square. Discovery Center and Juniper Prairie Wilderness are also within 1 mi (2 km). Ocala Station is 20 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Private, Charming apartment in historic District Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wanda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Retirement trip

The reviews are correct this is an excellent property to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice apartment stay, we'll be back!

Beautiful 1 bedroom apartment, perfect location, great communication!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay great location

We really enjoyed our stay. The location was great and walking distance to downtown restaurants and shops. The place was very cute and comfortable and had everything we needed. Thank you! We’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Location was wonderful, so close to downtown. We had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pre closing stay

Loved the location. Close to town square - walking distance.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wesley G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay

Very nice and quiet place. Cozy and comfortable in a beautiful historic district. Great parking and secure entrance door.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our stay

This was a great location, walkable to downtown restaurants and shops. The process to check in was easy and the owner provided everything we could think of.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

PAULA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well equipped. Nice location, quiet and cozy. Comfortable and convenient. Great price.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Darling house!

The location was prime, both apartments I stayed it were lovely and clean and the hosts were awesome. 10/10 will be staying here when I come back to Ocala!!!
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Womderful Property in a Wonderful Neighborhood

This is an excellent place to stay, the area us a very nice historic district very near downtown. Had a wonderful stay thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great stay! Close to downtown. We’ll definitely stay longer next time.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kishen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Perfect location. So much better than a hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

S L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Our stay in Ocala was absolutely perfect. The location is close to everything and the apartment was exactly as advertised. It was clean and comfortable. Checking in/out was so easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JASON V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place and location!

Perfect walking distance to city center. Great place to stay! Clean, cute, and cozy. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, clean, very central location!

This stay was very nice! The location was quiet but also very central. The property was clean and safe as well. I would recommend this to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short Vacation

We really liked the place and the neighborhood. It was so quiet. The place convenient to stores and the areas we liked going. It had all the things we needed and we didn’t have to bring stuff from home, except just some snacks we liked.We recommend you pick this place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay in Ocala

This rental was in a perfect location to visit Silver Springs. Within walking distance of downtown Ocala with many restaurants. Jill, the host, was easy to communicate with. The unit was clean and exactly like the pictures. There was even a couple bottles of water and packaged breakfast items which made it nice that we didn’t have to get to a store first thing in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great place

The apartment was great keep very nice. We would go back and stay there when in the area. Jill was a great host.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay

Loved this location. It’s close to downtown and the manager is easy to communicate with. The building is stellar and comfortable and I am going to try and stay here every time I come back to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

Very quaint apt. Very clean Quiet area Nice historical setting. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Silver Springs

Stayed while seeing Silver Springs and other attractions in the area
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint part of town

Quiet and good location
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Walkable, very pleasant , comfortable

Enjoyed walking the neighborhood
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice place in center of Ocala

Comfortable, nicely furnished on a quiet street. Very conveniently located close to the downtown square and easy to find routes from here to avoid traffic to get around Ocala.Highly recommended and will try to stay here again on our next visit to Ocala.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice retreat

Nice place in nice neighborhood. Caring and resonsive host!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024